The quote is from "Politico", cited on "Drudge". The article is entitled "6 things the Palin pick says about McCain".

"1. He’s desperate. Let’s stop pretending this race is as close as national polling suggests. The truth is McCain is essentially tied or trailing in every swing state that matters — and too close for comfort in several states like Indiana and Montana the GOP usually wins pretty easily in presidential races. On top of that, voters seem very inclined to elect Democrats in general this election — and very sick of the Bush years.

"McCain could easily lose in an electoral landslide. That is the private view of Democrats and Republicans alike."

I don't know the normal 'slant' of this source, but this is certainly a feelgood for the Ds.

Arf